Job Opening: Accounts Payable Specialist
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, accounts payable, and data entry functions within the Business Office. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting efficient payment processes, and providing excellent service to employees, students, and vendors.
This position reports directly to the Controller.
Position Details
- On-site, hourly, year-round position
- Estimated 27.5 hours per week (Est. 9:00-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)
- Paid holidays and time off
Duties/Responsibilities
(Note: The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Others may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.)
- Invoice & Payment Processing: Manage end-to-end accounts payable workflows, including expanding digital invoice capture, routing for approvals, weekly check runs, and electronic ACH payments.
- Credit Cards & Event Accounting: Oversee monthly credit card reconciliations, supervise petty cash and event cash boxes, and train staff on expense policies.
- Cafeteria Reconciliations: Perform regular transactions to support families and students and handle reconciliations for online cafeteria systems.
- Budget Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly budget reports for department account holders.
- Month-End & Controls: Assist the Controller with month-end closing, audit preparation, and enforcement of internal financial controls.
- Process Optimization: Identify and implement digital tools or process improvements to enhance AP efficiency, accuracy, and fraud prevention.
- Overall Support: Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Business Office
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma and three years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience, or an associate degree in a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word or Google Sheets and Docs
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
- Sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity, with the ability to interact compassionately and respectfully with a wide range of individuals.
Preferred
- Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Experience working in an educational, nonprofit, or independent school environment
- Working knowledge of the Jesuit educational mission and values
Brebeuf Jesuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.